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I haven't read any sci-fi thrillers recently, but I do have Wrong Place Wrong Time on my TBR, as well as The Three-Body Problem. My husband really enjoyed Dark Matter's sci-fi elements.

An author that comes to mind is Freida McFadden, but I've read her in reverse. I read her more recent work first, that was traditionally published, and enjoyed it and tried some of her other titles from early in her career and can definitely see how she's grown as a writer.

Glad to have someone corroborate it! I love getting notebooks as I hoard those like people were hoarding toilet paper during the pandemic! But I did get the email that it was an oops and it should have been stickers!

I think the books are hit or miss for me. I do like that they vary the genre so it's not the same thing month after month, but I do see this box declining in quality a bit. Which is a real shame because it has a good community. How long were you a subscriber?

The show began airing when I was 10! It might not have been until the second or third season when I watched it when it aired. I know for sure I was tuning in each week during season 3 because I remember Prue's death vividly and wondering what was going to happen. I've probably watched seasons 1-5 at least seven or eight times. I've seen season 6 twice, as it does have some good episodes. I just don't have that season downloaded like I do the others. I wouldn't mind it in my rotation, but I'm also not going to go out of my way to buy it. I watched season 7 once, and I checked out the first few episodes of 8 and noped right out of that.

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😂 that's totally okay!

Thank you! No, he's more into sci-fi or non-fiction books!

You are correct, I do not have a baby.

Haha, no, never! That was fantastic! That's a show I so wish I could watch for the first time again.

@@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites Its based off a book

I haven't but I did watch Amanda the Jedi's breakdown of it. Did you go see it?

@@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites she’s an amazing UA-camr wow you spoiled yourself with movies without watching

Tbh I don't listen to that many podcasts, but I do watch some true crime here on UA-cam. I really enjoy Just Thought Lounge's videos and Reporting Live From My Sofa!

I have not, but looking it up on Goodreads it sounds quite good! Did you read it?

Honestly, Riley Sager. I think he's a talented writer but his endings infuriate me. If he would just lean into a supernatural ending, I think his books would be a million times better. But I tend to enjoy reading his stuff until about the 85% mark. I also don't think he write female main characters well. But he is talented and creative, he just needs to work on his endings.

I think I have that set on my shelves too! Between all the book boxes I get I could probably wallpaper my entire office with the bookmarks I've received over the years 😂

Ha, funny you should mention that! I just got that in one of my other book box subscriptions! Haven't started it yet though but happy to hear you're enjoying it. I've heard good things about it!

Thanks! I saw it at Spirit Halloween and immediately added it to my cart! Original Scream is obviously number 1! Then I think I like Scream 3 next because it pokes fun at itself and is so campy. Then I'd say 2, Scream (2022), and Scream VI. I've never watched 4 surprisingly! What about you?

I have not! Is it about witches?

@@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites I haven't read it yet just recommended it

Haha, glad to be of service in sharing an honest review! I just wish Caz had more personality beyond, "My dad was a bad man!" And?!?! Why else should I want you to survive this Ship O' Death? I truly would have preferred supernatural elements to be involved or for this to be an elaborate revenge plot by the people her dad ripped off. Or like you said, commit to the red room scenario. That would have worked and added some stakes as there is no safety net of the stupid actors and crew. I suspend disbelief for thrillers but it still needs to be plausible.

So true! Phoebe could do no wrong ever even though she constantly made poor choices or did terrible things. I loved when they explored her storylines of her being more drawn to the dark side of magic and showing her having to make sacrifices and hard choices to stay good. And you're right, by the end she knows everything, is right about everything, and everyone else is lucky she graces them with her presence.

@@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites I feel like they could've utilized her fear of becoming bad a little more down the line, season five was the last time we properly saw her worry about it and they could've made that fear a part of like the final arc of the show, the Jenkins sisters could've easily mess up with her head if her fear was still prevalent

@@wikstr18 ooooh that would have been such a good storyline!

I'm sure Holly is great, but I agree. Rewatching season 1 is so weird because of Piper. She has a bit of a sassy side but it only comes out when she's really stressed or frustrated. Watching her try to be forward with Leo and ask him out was so cute because you could tell it was out of her comfort zone and she wasn't used to being aggressive or assertive. Season 4 Piper isn't one bit worried about accidentally blowing up dozens of innocents and it only gets worse in season 5 and on.

I could probably do a tier list! I'll have to comb through my reading lists to pull titles and reviews together.

@@sarcasticstephaniereadswritesits up to you at the end of the day

I'd have to watch it all first 🤣 I've only seen season 1! I know the gist of the show and storylines, but I remember seeing a clip of Dark Willow that really freaked me out haha. But I do want to give the show another go. I've watched Charmed and Supernatural 900 times, but have yet to get through all of Buffy. What's your favorite season?

I think that's the most shocking thing I've heard in a while I'm extremely shocked you've never seen buffy that show seems like it would be right up you alley

Funnily enough, I think I've seen like one or two episodes 😅 I didn't really get into spooky stuff until I was a young adult. As a kid I was wayyyyyy too much of a scaredy cat

@@sarcasticstephaniereadswrites what horror of thriller shows do you like

You're not the only one! I like that it helps me get the vibes before even reading the book, or keeps me guessing as to what the twists could be based on the references. I think it skewed more Get Out, but I definitely see the comparisons to Parasite. I'd say the first 70% is Get Out, the last 30% is Parasite haha

Such a shame because it had so much potential!

I've got a few spooky recommendations that might slant a bit more horror or mystery, but still good reads! I really enjoyed When The Night Bells Ring by Jo Kaplan. It's set in a semi-dystopian future where the US is practically a wasteland and the main characters come across this Old West town and things might not be what they seem. If you want a bit of fantasy and spooky lite, I'd say The Bone Maker by Sarah Beth Durst. It has magic, romance, and heroes having to rise to the challenge again. I think the setting was ideal for a fall read! The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon was also ideal for fall with it being about monsters. Plus, I think McMahon is amazing at creating atmosphere and making her settings feel so real. My Dearest Darkest by Kayla Cottingham was a good paranormal YA book. Kind of The Craft x Wednesday as it takes place at an Academy. And I'd be remiss not to mention The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James which is about a haunted hotel - you can't go wrong with that for fall!